Journeyman: Travels of a Writer

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Journeyman: Travels of a Writer
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First edition
Author Timothy Findley
Country Canada
Language English
Publication date
2003
ISBN 9780006394747
Preceded by Spadework  

Journeyman: Travels of a Writer is a 2003 book by Timothy Findley. [1] The book, compiled by Findley's partner William Whitehead, is a posthumous collection of journal entries, letters, poems, speeches and newspaper and magazine articles written by Findley. [2] Some, but not all, editions of the book have been published under the alternate title Journeyman: Travels with a Writer.

The book is organized in sections, with writings addressing his travels, sojourns in the past and future, and Findley's craft as a writer and actor. [3]

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References

  1. "Timothy Findley's real voice shines through". Vancouver Sun , December 13, 2003.
  2. "Not there on the voyage". The Globe and Mail , December 13, 2003.
  3. "Journeyman: Travels of a Writer". Quill & Quire , January 2004.